FRUSTUMS

Noun

frustums

plural of frustum

Source: Wiktionary


FRUSTUM

Frus"tum, n.; pl. L. Frusta, E. Frustums. Etym: [L. fruslum piece, bit.]

1. (Geom.)

Definition: The part of a solid next the base, formed by cutting off the, top; or the part of any solid, as of a cone, pyramid, etc., between two planes, which may be either parallel or inclined to each other.

2. (Arch.)

Definition: One of the drums of the shaft of a column.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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